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Does Jaundice Affect Sperm Count?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Oct 2014
Question: does jaundice affect sperm count and the colour is slightly yellow?by when does it become normal?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, altered liver function can affect sperm count

Detailed Answer:
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Yes, altered liver function , altered testosterone levels and related hypoproteinemia can affect sperm count.

Once jaundice is recovered and liver function tests come back to normal, you should expect to sperm count and color of semen to start going back to normal in roughly 6 weeks.

Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
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Does Jaundice Affect Sperm Count?

Brief Answer: Yes, altered liver function can affect sperm count Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes, altered liver function , altered testosterone levels and related hypoproteinemia can affect sperm count. Once jaundice is recovered and liver function tests come back to normal, you should expect to sperm count and color of semen to start going back to normal in roughly 6 weeks. Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.